Cazenovia College Description:
Founded in 1824, Cazenovia College is small college with a focus on both the liberal arts and professional studies. The village of Cazenovia is located just outside of Syracuse in Upstate New York. The historic campus features an art gallery and the historic Catherine Cummings Theatre. Cazenovia students come from 21 states and 3 countries. Students can choose from 26 majors -- business and art and design are particularly popular. Academics are supported by a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 16. Student life is active with over 50 clubs and organizations. On the athletic front, the Cazenovia College Wildcats compete in the NCAA Division III North Eastern Athletic Conference. The college fields eight women's and seven men's Division III teams.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 71%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 540
- SAT Math: 420 / 540
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 19 / 24
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 1,043 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 25% Male / 75% Female
- 86% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $28,022
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $11,398
- Other Expenses: $1,000
- Total Cost: $41,420
Cazenovia College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
- Cazenovia Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 97%
- Loans: 84%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $19,448
- Loans: $7,623
Most Popular Majors:
Art, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Fashion Design, Human Services, Interior Design, Visual Communications
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 57%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 46%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 49%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Cazenovia and the Common Application
Cazenovia College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you:Cazenovia College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.cazenovia.edu/about/mission-and-vision
"Founded in 1824, Cazenovia College is a small, independent, coeducational college offering baccalaureate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies. Embracing student success as its primary mission, the College comprises a diverse yet close-knit residential community that fosters intellectual, social, and ethical growth. Our experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities and dedicated team of faculty and staff provide for an individualized educational experience that balances academic and student life. Graduates of Cazenovia College possess the knowledge and skills necessary to become informed and successful participants in the global community."
